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@ARTICLE{Sun:644614,
author = {Sun, Xun and Saha, Debasis and Wang, Xue and Mörman,
Cecilia and Sternke-Hoffmann, Rebecca and Gerez, Juan Atilio
and Herranz-Trillo, Fátima and Riek, Roland and Zheng,
Wenwei and Luo, Jinghui},
title = {{S}permine modulation of {A}lzheimer’s {T}au and
{P}arkinson’s α-synuclein: implications for biomolecular
condensation and neurodegeneration},
journal = {Nature Communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
issn = {2041-1723},
address = {[London]},
publisher = {Springer Nature},
reportid = {PUBDB-2026-00447},
pages = {10239},
year = {2025},
abstract = {Spermine, a pivotal player in biomolecular condensation and
diverse cellular processes, has emerged as a focus of
investigation in aging, neurodegeneration, and other
diseases. Despite its significance, the mechanistic details
of spermine remain incompletely understood. Here, we
describe the distinct modulation by spermine on
Alzheimer’s Tau and Parkinson’s α-synuclein,
elucidating their condensation behaviors in vitro and in
vivo. Using biophysical techniques including time-resolved
SAXS and NMR, we trace electrostatically driven transitions
from atomic-scale conformational changes to mesoscopic
structures. Notably, spermine extends lifespan, ameliorates
movement deficits, and restores mitochondrial function in C.
elegans models expressing Tau and α-synuclein. Acting as a
molecular glue, spermine orchestrates in vivo condensation
of α-synuclein, influences condensate mobility, and
promotes degradation via autophagy, specifically through
autophagosome expansion. This study unveils the interplay
between spermine, protein condensation, and functional
outcomes, advancing our understanding of neurodegenerative
diseases and paving the way for therapeutic development.},
cin = {EMBL-User},
ddc = {500},
cid = {I:(DE-H253)EMBL-User-20120814},
pnm = {6G3 - PETRA III (DESY) (POF4-6G3)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-6G3},
experiment = {EXP:(DE-H253)P-P12-20150101},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-65426-3},
url = {https://bib-pubdb1.desy.de/record/644614},
}